William a Haseltine Charitable
William a Haseltine Charitable is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $544K. Net investment income was $88K.
William a Haseltine Charitable at a glance
In short: William a Haseltine Charitable gave $544K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $136K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $544,135
- -14.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $136,034
- +49.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,700
- Total assets
- $1,643,878
- -23.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who William a Haseltine Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Access Health International Inc ($534K). Together the top 4 received $544K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 37 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How William a Haseltine Charitable gives
- Giving fell 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 637% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $544K (2024) to $871K (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $544K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Access Health International Inc Ridgefield, CT | To Improve Access to Affordable Quality Healthcare | $534,235 |
| Opera Lafayette Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera House New York, NY | To Ensure a Strong Future in Opera | $4,400 |
| Act of Connecticut Ridgefield, CT | General Support | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,643,878 | $100,158 | $603,576 | $544,135 | 4 | $591,315 | $87,967 | $92,782 |
| 2023 | $2,151,545 | $-56,576 | $698,029 | $636,430 | 7 | $683,160 | $45,043 | $112,409 |
| 2022 | $2,905,150 | $-71,765 | $781,980 | $710,762 | 9 | $752,894 | $80,595 | $141,908 |
| 2021 | $3,758,895 | $958,967 | $928,926 | $871,020 | 8 | $871,020 | $900,641 | $151,479 |
| 2020 | $3,730,267 | $167,338 | $836,840 | $787,700 | 9 | — | $134,027 | $207,234 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William a Haseltine Charitable reported a distributable amount of $93K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William a Haseltine Charitable is led by William A. Haseltine, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William A. Haseltine
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about William a Haseltine Charitable
How much does William a Haseltine Charitable give each year?
William a Haseltine Charitable gave $544K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $636K across 7 grants.
What is William a Haseltine Charitable's typical grant size?
William a Haseltine Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $4,700, and its average grant was $136,034, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William a Haseltine Charitable give grants?
William a Haseltine Charitable gives mostly in Connecticut: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ridgefield, CT (2 grants).
Does William a Haseltine Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of William a Haseltine Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is William a Haseltine Charitable?
William a Haseltine Charitable reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $591K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is William a Haseltine Charitable's EIN?
William a Haseltine Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4158761. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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